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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,523.88, 39,356.28 and 17,190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,523.88, 39,356.28 and 17,190.36 is: 23,718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,523.88 : 39,356.28 = 17,190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,523.88/39,356.28 = 17,190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,523.88x = 39,356.28 × 17,190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,523.88x = 676,548,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,548,621.46/28,523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,718.67

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